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Otu Lauds FG’s Plan To Transform Obudu Cattle Ranch Into Livestock Hub

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has commended the Nigeria Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Obudu Cattle Ranch into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. The governor who spoke through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, during a courtesy visit by the

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ASPP Skills And Micro-Credit Support Program Reaches Eight Communities In Calabar

By Favour William Afri-net Limited, in collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the Acquisition Systems Protection Program (ASPP), has launched a skill acquisition and micro-credit empowerment initiative for eight communities in the Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. Some areas to cover in the skill acquisition training include cosmetology with over 30 different types

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Commissioner Donates Fertilizer To Beniseed Farmers In Cross River

By Favour Adinya  In a bid to support agricultural development in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Michael Odere, has donated 20 bags of fertilizer to Beniseed farmers. The fertilizers conveyed from Ogoja to Bekwarra, is part of a soft grant initiative aimed at boosting yields for farmers

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Governor Otu Procures 3.5 Million To Improve Oil Palm Sprouted Nuts

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent  As part of efforts to boost the oil palm subsector in the state, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has procured 3.5 million to improve oil palm sprouted nuts from the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, under the Cross River State Oil Palm Development Initiative

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Improving Feminist Leadership Policy In Mining, Agriculture, And Clean Energy BY NJEMANZE UGOEZE

Women own a disproportionately small amount of agricultural land compared to men. This limits their ability to make decisions about land use and reduces their economic security...

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Women In Cross River Receives Agricultural Seedlings To Boost Productivity, Charged On ‘Kojinnoh’ Practice

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Royal Pearls Women Group, has empowered 150 indigenous women in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State with seeds/seedlings to boost their agricultural productivity.  The event, which took place on June 7, 2024, at the Yakurr Local Government Guest House Auditorium in Ugep, aims to bolster farmers’ productivity through

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Governor Otu Flags Off Land Clearing, To Invest N6 Billion Into Food Security 

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has launched a significant land clearing project aimed at developing 12,000 hectares for arable crop cultivation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance food security and economic development in the state. The project, a collaboration with the Nigerian Agricultural

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Federal Livestock Project In Enugu Remains Moribund 42 Years After Establishment

By Ben Aroh Federal Livestock located at Okpuje in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State is a multi-million naira piggery initiative. It was established by the Shagari administration for mass production of pigs for local and export values. About forty-two years down the line, the state-of-the-art facilities have become moribund, with one staff member,

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